Short Biography

Zhang Zhidong

Also known as: Niuweng, Baobingtang, Wujing jushi, Guanmianlou, Wenxiang, Tanmiandaoren, Baobing, Xianyan, Aolüelou, Fengdulou, Xiangtao, Fuqiangzhai, Hugong, Wujing, Guangyatang, Shaoda, Xiaoda, Huomenglou, TCHANG Tche-tong

Place of birth:

Nanpi County Show on Google Maps

Birth date:

1837-09-02 • Birth Sign: Virgo

Citizenship:

Qing dynasty

Death date:

1909-10-05 (72 years old)

Net worth:

> 13 000 000 000 USD

Short Bio:

Zhang Zhidong () (2 September 18374 October 1909) was a Chinese politician who lived during the late Qing dynasty. Along with Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang, Zhang Zhidong was one of the four most famous officials of the late Qing dynasty. Known for advocating controlled reform and modernization of Chinese troops, he served as the governor of Shanxi Province and viceroy of Huguang, Liangguang and Liangjiang, and also as a member of the Grand Council.

He took a leading role in the abolition of the Imperial examination system in 1905.

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Politics and public service politician Nanpi County Qing dynasty